Thursday, 5th June 2025
Remember The Why! – Memorial St. Boniface, bishop, martyr
‘So that the world may know’ (John 17:23)
Look, can I be honest? I am not a fan of John’s Gospel. I’m a simple girl and think John could have used a LOT less words to convey his message…
Wednesday, 4th June 2025
Jesus’ Heart Revealed – Wednesday Week 7 of Easter
‘…that they may be one, as we are one’ (John 17:11))
This passage reveals the heart of Jesus as He prays fervently for His disciples’ protection and unity just before His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. It reminds me of my heart and the prayer I offer…
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
Daily Reflections Praying for Protection ~ Memorial Charles Lwanga & companions, martyrs ~ Acts 20:17-27; Ps 67:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11 ‘Holy Father protect them in your name’ (John 17:11) Growing up, I was taught to pray the Guardian Angel prayer: ‘Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this […]
Monday, 2nd June 2025
Daily Reflections Peace be with you. ~ Monday Week 7 of Easter ~ Acts 19:1-8; Ps 67:2-7; Jn 16:29-33 ‘I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!’ (John 16:33) Pope Leo’s opening statement a few weeks’ […]
Sunday, 1st June 2025
Daily Reflections With Great Joy ~ Solemnity The Ascension of the Lord ~ Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 46:2-3, 6-9; Hebrews 9:24-28, 10:19-23; Luke 24:46-53 And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God. (Luke 24:52-53) Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension, marking forty days […]
Saturday, 31st May 2025
Daily Reflections Blessed are we ~ Feast of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ Zeph 3:14-18; Is 12:2-6; Lk 1:39-56 ‘And blessed is the fruit of your womb’ (Luke 1:42) Even at a purely human level, the story of Mary’s visitation is touching and beautiful. After hearing of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, Mary set out […]
Friday, 30th May 2025
Daily Reflections Lasting Joy ~ Friday Week 6 of Easter ~ Acts 18:9-18; Ps 46:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 ‘So you have pain now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.’ (John 16:22) As a tragic Reds Rugby follower, I recently attended a home […]
Thursday, 29th May 2025
Daily Reflections In a little while ~ Thursday Week 6 of Easter ~ Acts 18:1-8; Ps 97:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 ‘What does he mean by this “a little while”? We do not know what he is talking about. ‘ (John 16:18) I can understand the confusion and murmuring of the disciples in this passage. Jesus’ statements […]
Wednesday, 28th May 2025
Daily Reflections The Vow of Helpfulness ~ Wednesday Week 6 of Eastertide ~ Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 ‘When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth.’ (John 16:13) At a recent youth event, while I was helping a friend put up a banner, she made […]
Tuesday, 27th May 2025
Daily Reflections It Is Better that I Go ~ Tuesday Week 6 of Easter ~ Acts 16:22-34; Ps 137:1-3, 7-8; Jn 16:5-11 ‘Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you.’ (John 16:7) It is […]